Kinder Camp
Preschool ages 3 to 5 years old
Kinder Camp is a half-day outdoor enrichment program for children ages 3-5. Campers enjoy exploring nature, making crafts, playing games, and trying new activities. Kinder Camp provides preschoolers the opportunity to engage in activities around the camp's woods, ponds, and meadows. Kinder Camp staff are caring professional adults, experienced in preschool programming. Our camp leaders strive to foster positive selfesteem and independence in each camper. The YMCA values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility are an important aspect of Kinder Camp philosophy. Each child is encouraged to develop an appreciation for making new friends and doing fun activities in the natural setting of camp.
TYPICAL MONDAY HALF-DAY AT KINDER CAMP
- 8:00 Meet at the picnic table near the sand volleyball courts (located south of the gazebo along the river by the Log Lodge) and ride the bus.
- 8:30 Bus arrives at camp. Meet campers who are driven directly to camp. Explanation of safety, beads and name tags.
- 9:00 Archery
- 9:45 Snack and story time
- 10:15 Hike to the artesian well
- 11:00 Learn songs, play games, or do an environmental activity
- 11:15 Give out beads
- 11:30 Parents pick up camper at Camp Winnebago
WEDNESDAY SPLASH FOUNTAIN DAY
We will enjoy the cool waters of “Splash Fountain,” the camp’s wet, water fun area. Campers will have fun splashing and playing with the counselors. Campers will need to wear water shoes or old tennis shoes while playing in the splash fountain.
FRIDAY PROGRAM
On Friday there will be a short family program at Camp Winnebago. The program for 3 year olds will be in Webster B Lodge. The program for 4 - 5 year olds will be in the Johnson Environmental Center. We will sing songs, and tell of our week’s experiences. Information on the Friday program will be sent home on Thursday with your child. Grandparents, family, and friends are encouraged to attend.
For more information, contact Jayne Nauman at 815-489-3374 or email at jnauman@rockfordymca.org
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